PRINIPAL S REPORT - Corrimal Public School

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Week 2 Term 1 www.corrimal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

CORRIMAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

A small school making a big difference !

THE CORRIMAL CONNECTION

PRINCIPAL’S REPORT

Welcome to the 2019 school year. A special welcome to all the new students

and families, and welcome back to all of our returning families. The beginning

of the school year is always an exciting time, with students reconnecting with

friends, sharing holiday experiences and looking forward to fresh experiences

in a new grade. Congratulations everyone on a settled start to the year. It has

been a very busy week and our teachers have worked hard to settle all students

into new routines and classes. As I walk through the school and visit classrooms

I feel a positive vibe with children excited to learn. In the coming weeks we

have many things planned including the Stage 3 camp in week 4. What a

wonderful way for our students and teachers to get to know each other. The

relationships that are built during this time are priceless and it certainly helps

to create a positive classroom climate.

I am super excited to be your new Principal and look forward to getting to know

all of the students and families over the coming year. I have already met quite a

few of you in the playground and really appreciate the warm welcome you

have given me. A little bit about myself. I have been with the Education

Department for just on 30 years and have worked across many schools. My last

school was Albion Park Rail Public School and I was the Instructional Leader

working with the teachers. I relieved several times as Principal and was Acting

principal last year until we were able to secure a

permanent Principal. I am passionate about Public

Education and love to be in classrooms with the

students, trying to balance that as a Principal is a

challenge but one I will be determined to achieve

(once I know my way around the school that is, lol.) I

welcome parents and carers in the school as I believe

we all need to work together to provide the best

education for our students and children and we can

only do that together. I enjoy the beach and at one

point I used to be involved in Nippers but it was time

to let that go and hand over to another person. I have

a passion for travel and in the last holidays I spent a

good amount of time in Finland, Norway and Sweden experiencing a beautiful

White Christmas. If you see me out and about in the playground please come

and say hi.

RESPECT SAFETY LEARNING PRINCES HIGHWAY, CORRIMAL 2518 P 4284 4231 E [email protected]

UPCOMING EVENTS

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5/2/19 Swimming Carnival 9.00am-1.00pm

7/2/19 Kindergarten Photo Day

8/2/19 School Banking

Week 3

12/2/19

Meet the teacher sessions

13/2/19

School Assembly 2.00pm-3.00pm

15/2/19 School Banking

Week 4

19/2/19 - 21/2/19

Life Education Van

20/2/19 - 22/2/19

Year 5-6 Cataract Camp

PLEASE NOTE: These dates are subject to

change. The school will endeavour to contact

the community should this be the case.

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NEW FACE ON STAFF

I would like to welcome Mr David Quinlivan to Corrimal Public School. Mr Quinlivan comes highly recommended and I know he

will have a wonderful time at Corrimal Public School. Look out for a short message of introduction in our next newsletter, in

Week 4. I would also like to welcome back our existing staff who are back for another year at Corrimal Public School.

Throughout the last week of the holidays, I spent many days at CPS and I can tell you that at no stage was I ever alone. Staff

were constantly coming and going, busily preparing for their new classes with great excitement and anticipation. We are so

lucky to have such dedicated staff at Corrimal.

MEET THE TEACHER SESSIONS

Teachers will be holding “Meet the Teacher Sessions” Tuesday 12 February in the afternoon. Notes will be sent home this week

regarding meeting times. I encourage parents to attend this meeting as it will provide a great insight into the coming year for

your child. This year we will hold two sessions, one for K-2 and another for 3-6. In between these sessions we will hold a

sausage sizzle to encourage people to meet each other, especially to welcome our new families to the Corrimal School

Community.

SCHOOL VALUES

The beginning of the school year is always a great time to revisit school values. Teachers will spend time discussing these with our students to ensure that Corrimal Public School is a safe learning environment where the whole school community works respectfully for the benefit of students. Please spend time with your children to discuss the importance of our School Values:

School Values: Respect - Respect everyone and everything Safety - Always be safe Learning - Do your best

SAFE PEOPLE, SAFE PLACES

As we settle back into the school year, it is important to reinforce with children the correct action to take if they are placed in a situation where they feel unsafe. Below are some key messages for children to be aware of in ensuring their safety. I would encourage parents to reinforce the ‘Safe People, Safe Places’ messages with their children, including:

Make sure your parents or another adult you know, knows where you are at all times.

Always walk straight home or to the place you are walking to. Walk near busier roads and streets, or use paths where there are lots of other people.

Know where safe places are – a shop, service station, police station, library or school. If you are ever frightened, you should go to one of these places and ask them to call the police.

Learn about safe adults you can look for and talk to if you need help – police officers, teachers at school, adults you know and trust.

Don’t talk to people you don’t know and never get into a car with someone you don’t know. If a car stops on the side of the road and you don’t know the person inside, do not stop.

If you are scared and can use a phone, call 000 and tell them you are scared.


SKOOLBAG

Don’t forget to sign up for the Corrimal Public School Skoolbag App. It is the best way to stay in touch with what’s happening at

school. Go to the App store, type in Corrimal Public School and follow the prompts…

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SCHOOL CAPTAINS

At the end of 2018, our School Captains for 2019 were announced. These students were democratically elected and will have a huge responsibility in leading the student population of Corrimal Public School. Congratulations to the following students who were elected:

Boy Captain: Flynn W Boy Vice Captain: Connor W

Girl Captain: Keisha B Girl Vice Captain: Kaylee B

STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE COUNCIL

Each year students elect SRC representatives for their class. These students have an important role, as they represent “the voice” of their class and fellow students, by enhancing their school life through promoting engaging opportunities within the school setting. This year as Kindergarten as Kindergarten will not be starting in their classes until today we will publish the names of the successful candidates in the next newsletter.

WEDNESDAY 27TH FEBRUARY (2:00PM - 3:00PM) WILL MARK OUR OFFICIAL INDUCTION CEREMONY.

SCHOOL DRIVEWAY

As I become familiar with the routines and safety concerns in the school I will put a reminder in the school newsletter. One safety concern that I have just learned about is the use of the school driveway. The driveway is to be used by staff and deliveries only. The Bungalow Bus collects our students in the driveway so we need to keep it clear at all times for the safety of the students. I appreciate your support with helping us to keep all of our students’ safe by refraining from driving or parking within the school carpark.

P&C MEETING

Our next P&C meeting will be held on Tuesday, 19th February at 3:15pm. The meeting will be held in Mrs Veljanovski’s and Mrs Strauss’ room. This meeting is an important one to get out P&C year off to a good start.

We hope to see you there.

KINDERGARTEN MAKE A FANTASTIC START

Beginning school is an exciting time. This year we have had 49 new Kindergarten faces in our school. These students have successfully completed their Best Start Assessment and are ready to begin their first days of their school career. We look forward to working with them in the coming years. Congratulations Kindergarten on taking the huge step into “Big School” and welcome to the beginning of an exciting time of fun, friendship and learning at Corrimal Public School.

Karen Vincenzini Principal

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SCHOOL SWIMMING CARNIVAL

The annual school swimming carnival will be held at Corrimal Pool Tomorrow, Tuesday 5th February. All students turning 8 years and above in 2019 are expected to attend the carnival, however participation is at the discretion of the child and parent/carer. Students are to be dropped to the pool by 8.30am and students will walk supervised back to school by 1pm. Please ensure your child has their swimmers, towel, goggles (optional) lunch and recess with them and comes dressed in their full sports uniform and in house colours. Payment of $3.40 is to be paid at the gate on entry.

URGENT!

Can all students that received a swimming trophy at Presentation Day please return it to the office, by Wednesday 6th February. If you have a child that has since left the school, please ensure they are returned with their sibling.

Many Thanks Amelia Small and Troy Martin Swimming Coordinators

FROM THE OFFICE

Welcome back everyone, it has been nice to see some of your friendly faces back on board.

We hope you all had a wonderful break.

Just a few reminders as we start the new year, it is very important to have all student information up to date at all times, if you have moved address, changed contact number(s), email address over the holidays, if your child's health condition has changed or your child now has a health/medical condition, please inform the office as soon as possible.

If your child's medication is kept in sick bay and is about to expire or has expired, you will be informed by the office.

And if at any stage your child needs to take short term prescribed medication (eg: antibiotics) during school hours, come in to the office to fill out and sign a form and we will look after the rest.

You can contact us via email, phone or just pop on in and see us.

Many thanks

Mrs Griffiths, Mrs Walder and Mrs Davidson School Administrative Staff


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ASSEMBLY ITEMS

WEEK 3 - SWIMMING CARNIVAL RIBBONS &

TROPHIES

WEEK 5 - CAPTAIN INDUCTIONS

LEADERSHIP TEAM, SRC & SPORT

WEEK 7 – K AKAMA

WEEK 9 - STAGE 3

WEEK 11 - NO ASSEMBLY THIS WEEK DUE TO

EASTER HAT PARADE

STUDENT BANKING IS EVERY FRIDAY

CANTEEN ROSTER

DATE PARENT HELPERS

TUESDAY

05/02/19

CLOSED

WEDNESDAY

06/02/19

FAWN & JAN

THURSDAY

07/02/19

KAYLENE & MARGOT

FRIDAY 08/02/19 ALISON & HELEN

MONDAY

11/02/19

KYLIE & LYN

TUESDAY

12/02/19

CLOSED

WEDNESDAY

13/02/19

KAYLENE & DEBRA

THURSDAY

14/02/19

HELEN & KAYLENE

FRIDAY 15/02/19 NICOLE & NEEDS FILLING

MONDAY

18/02/19

JANECE & KELLY

ETHICS CLASSES AT CORRIMAL PUBLIC SCHOOL

Ethics classes are available as an option at Corrimal Public

School during Special Religious Education/Special

Education in Ethics timeslot. Primary Ethics is the charity

authorised by the Department of Education to create

curriculum and train volunteers to deliver ethics classes to

children from Kindergarten to year 6.

In ethics classes, children learn how to think logically,

disagree respectfully and support their arguments with

evidence, rather than act according to blind habit or peer

pressure.

If you are interested in choosing ethics for your child

please contact or the office.

If you require more information or would like to volunteer

please visit primaryethics.com.au or contact Suman A

Maharaj at [email protected].

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Corrimal Public School

Princes Highway, CORRIMAL NSW 2518 Ph: (02) 4284 4231 Fax: (02) 4284 1392

Email: [email protected] Website: www.corrimal-p.schools.nsw.edu.au

Friday 1st February, 2019

Stage 3 Cataract Scout Camp Excursion Payment Options & Information

Dear Parents and Guardians, This year all Stage 3 students have the opportunity to attend an excursion to Cataract Scout Park for 3 days and 2 nights. This excursion has been designed to support and encourage your child’s social development, build student relationships with one another and with their teachers, in a fun and challenging environment. We have managed to secure a booking early in Term One, as we believe this will be a great way for students to start the year. The total cost of the excursion has been finalised and fortnightly payments are now due. Please ensure you have paid the initial deposit fee of $ 50.00 to the front office as soon as possible, if you have not yet done so. Make sure all relevent information such as dietary, medical and parental consent have been filled out correctly, in the student information package and return to the front office no later than Friday 8th February. Please note: Your child will not be permitted to board the bus without all the relevant information and parental consent forms. Date: Wednesday 20th – Friday 22nd February, 2019. Where: Cataract Scout Park Accommodation: 3 Day / 2 Night Stay in Lodge Accommodation

Activities: 8 Day activities + 2 Night Activities

Meals included: Catering for all meals - Morning tea on arrival to lunch on departure day. Transport: Bus: Departing school Wednesday 20th February at 8.45am and returning to school Friday 22nd February at approximately 2.30pm. Cost: 3 Day / 2 Night Stay, all meals and activities = $ 290.00 Payment: The remaining cost of the excursion can now be paid for, either in full or through a payment installment plan as shown below.

First installment (non-refundable deposit) $50 (PAID TERM 4 2018)

Second installment of $120 due 15th February 2019.

Third and final installment of $120 due 1st March 2019. # If paying by cheque, please make payable to Corrimal Public School.

All outstanding payments MUST be made by 1st March 2019.

Student Assistance is available- if you would like to apply for Student Assistance to help with the partial payment of the excursion, please see the front office.

Kind Regards Tanya Veljanovski David Quinlivan Karen Vincenzini Stage 3 Coordinating Teacher Stage 3 Teacher Principal

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Years 5 & 6 Cataract Excursion

Payment Options- 2nd Installment

# Please sign and attach with your installment

Child’s Name: _________________________________________

Class: ___________________

Signed: _____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian

Second installment of $120 due 15th February 2019.

If paying by cheque, please make payable to Corrimal Public School.

Years 5 & 6 Cataract Excursion

Payment Options- 3rd Installment

# Please sign and attach with your installment

Child’s Name: _________________________________________

Class: ___________________

Signed: _____________________________________________

Parent/Guardian

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The Corrimal Public School Parents &

Citizens Association (aka the P&C) would

like to welcome all the new and returning

students and families back to the school for

2019.

For those new to the school the P&C is a

school-based organisation consisting of

parents, teachers and interested citizens

from the community who want to

contribute to the management and

improvement of the school to make the

school experience the best possible for our

students.

We run many fundraising events

throughout the year and provide a number

of services for students and families.


P&C NEWS

With the beginning of the New Year we

welcome Helen Baldwin in the role of

manager. Helen’s years of experience in

the canteen will ensure its ongoing

smooth operation.

The New Year also brings our Healthy

Canteen menu. The new menus will be

handed out to the children to bring

home.

The canteen runs on the generous dona-

tion of time from numerous volunteers. If

you could donate some time to assist in

the canteen, even for a single day, please

contact our Canteen Roster Coordinator,

Stephanie Perrett. Stephanie can be con-

tacted at:

[email protected]

We would like to offer a warm welcome to

our new Principal, Mrs Karen Vincenzini.

The P&C look forward to working with you

to support the students of our school.

We would also like to welcome all of the

other new faces on the staff and look for-

ward to working with you as well.

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P&C NEWS

Sarah Roodenry's is our uniform shop manag-

er in 2019.

Sarah can be contacted at:

[email protected]

Shop times will remain the same Tuesday

8:45am till 9:15am and Thursday 2:45pm-

3:15pm.

Kindy starter packs will remain available until

the end of Term One .

2nd Hand Items

Don’t forget that the Uniform Shop has a Sec-

ond Hand section and are happy to take any

second hand uniforms as a donation to be re-

sold. All items must be in good condition and

clean.

So please check items carefully for any holes,

stains, fading or that require stitching them be-

fore sending them in. You can drop off dona-

tions to the uniform shop during store hours or

at the school office.

THANK YOU

Thank you to all who volunteer their time to

help keep our uniform shop running.

Book Club catalogues will be handed

out this week.

Please have all orders to the Office

no later than the morning of Tuesday

19th February 2019.

» No late orders «

Please make your payment through

Loop (online) or cash only (no

cheques please).

Our first P&C Meeting for the year

will be held on:

19th February 2019

At 3.15pm in the Yr 6 classroom in

Block A.

Everyone is welcome! Come along,

have a say and meet some terrific

people.

mailto:[email protected]

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WOLLONGONG HIGH

SCHOOL OF

PERFORMING ARTS

ONLINE APPLICATION

The audition application for

entry into Wollongong High

School of the Performing Arts

is now available online only,

on the WHSPA website.

Auditions will be held on

Monday 25th March to Friday

12th April, the last 3 weeks of

Term 1.

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PRINIPAL S REPORT - Corrimal Public School